Woodcarving in a Santorini Cave Studio!
Santorini is famous for its blue domes and sunsets, but have you ever explored the hidden aura of its traditional villages?
Your visit to Santorini is a unique opportunity, so skip the tourist traps and dive into something authentic! Discover the ancient art of Greek woodcarving, a craft dating back centuries. During this hands-on cultural journey you will learn the secrets of the art and create your own beautiful wood-carved objects to take back home.
ADVANCED: craft a 3D wooden sculpture inspired by Cycladic Civilization HERE
ADVANCED: craft a 3D wooden sculpture inspired by Cycladic Civilization HERE
The local artisan with more than 10 years of experience will welcome you to his exhibition space where you will experience an artistic time travel discovering the secrets of wood carving. You will pass by his exhibition of wooden creations to get inspired for your own.
The artisan will give a brief historical review of the art of woodcarving and some quick theoretical reference to the treatment of wood from the beginning to the completion of 2 wood-carved objects.
You will practice the basic techniques of woodcarving art under expert guidance and learn how tools are used to give shape and form to wood. This is the beginner’s workshop to be taught on how to carve and create a wood carved object.
Once the workshop ends, the artisan will offer a guided tour of the space and the wood sculptures he has created. You will have time to explore the creations by yourself and purchase additional wooden items from the gift shop.
Your visit to Santorini is a unique opportunity, so skip the tourist traps and dive into something authentic! Discover the ancient art of Greek woodcarving…


